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Key suppliers Escribano Mechanical and Engineering and Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L. (ICM) have delivered vital components for Spain’s SPY-7(V)2 radar system, set to be deployed on the country’s F-110 frigate.
Since the awarding of the contract in mid-2024, the two companies have collectively delivered more than 10,000 components to multiple Lockheed Martin facilities for installation and system integration.
Representatives from Lockheed Martin recently visited the manufacturing sites of both Escribano and ICM, where they observed the production process and commended the commitment of the teams involved.
“Through our partnership with ICM and Escribano, we are not only strengthening our relationship with Spanish industry but also expanding our global supply chain by leveraging local expertise and capabilities,” said Chandra Marshall, vice president of multi-domain combat solutions at Lockheed Martin. “This collaboration enhances both Lockheed Martin’s and Spanish industry’s ability to deliver high-quality, scalable, and mission-ready systems to our customers.”
Lockheed Martin and Indra have maintained a robust partnership for more than 25 years, working together on various defence projects such as combat management systems for the Spanish Navy and components for international Aegis programs. This collaboration, which began in 1996 with the F-100 frigate program, has now expanded to support the F-110 program.
In March, engineering and leadership teams from Indra visited Lockheed Martin’s Clearwater facility in Florida to undertake training on the assembly of the SPY-7 radar’s Sub-array Suite Power Supplies. The comprehensive training included:
- A full walkthrough of the assembly process, enabling the Indra team to ask questions, observe best practices, and absorb key lessons learned.
- Practical hands-on experience using specialised fixtures and tools, including the assembly of non-operational units for training purposes.
- Insight into Lockheed Martin’s testing protocols, followed by interactive exercises in testing and fault resolution.
Lockheed Martin is set to commence prototype builds in mid-2025, with full-scale production to follow in early 2026. To support this effort, the company has expanded its presence in Madrid, growing its local team and further developing in-country production capabilities.
With a collaborative history stretching back more than two decades, Lockheed Martin continues to strengthen its ties with the Spanish industry. This partnership has spurred innovation in radar systems and advanced naval and airborne computing technologies.
“We remain committed to these strategic partnerships,” a Lockheed Martin spokesperson said. “Together, we are developing next-generation platforms that will deliver essential defence capabilities and ensure Spain remains equipped with 21st-century security solutions to counter evolving threats,” it said.
